Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CW1 · Cheshire East
435
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
CH2 · Cheshire West and Chester
83
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Upton has less crime — 83 vs 435 incidents in April 2026.
Crewe recorded substantially more crime than Upton in April 2026 — 435 incidents compared to 83, a 5.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Crewe sees higher rates of Shoplifting (58) and Public order (45), while Upton has more Anti-social behaviour (16) and Drugs (5). Crewe sits above the national average for recorded crime while Upton is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Upton recorded fewer crimes than Crewe — 83 vs 435 incidents. That is 81% fewer crimes. Upton is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Crewe saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Public order while Upton had more Anti-social behaviour and Drugs. Overall, Upton recorded fewer total crimes (83 vs 435).